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Maths, Further Maths., Phy.,既課程係點架  [/QUOTE]
Further Mathematics |< << UP >> >|
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
i. A grade A (or A*) at GCSE is desirable.
ii. You must study Mathematics as one of your AS Level subjects (and please note that Further Mathematics can only be taken as your fourth A2 subject).
COURSE CONTENT
We shall be following the OCR syllabus. The course will be taught, and examined in modules. Three modules are required for an AS award and three more for A2. Our standard course is:
Pure Maths - 2 Modules
Series, complex numbers, further calculus, polynomial equations and matrices.
Statistics – 1 Module
Further statistics, continuous probability distributions, the Normal and Poisson distributions, hypothesis testing.
Mechanics – 1 module
Statics, projectiles, circular motion, collisions, work, energy and power.
Discrete Maths – 2 Modules
Algorithms, graph theory, linear programming, game theory, critical path analysis.
For an AS award you study one Pure, one Discrete and one Statistics module.
N.B. There is no compulsory coursework in this course.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
Module examinations occur in January and in June each year. Each module exam lasts for 1 hour 30 minutes. The pattern for taking the module exams will be:
Date Jan L6 June L6 Jan U6 Jun U6
No. of Modules Examined 1 2 1 2
You will receive your results several weeks after each examination, so you can track your progress through the course. It is possible to add one re-sit per module to the standard pattern.
STUDENT COMMENTS
A girl who completed Further Maths recently and is now an engineering student writes:
“I am so glad that I took Further Maths as it has given me a definite advantage. I would recommend it to anyone as it makes the university course a lot easier.”
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
What sort of people do Further Mathematics?
You need to be good at Mathematics, and, just as importantly, you must enjoy it. In the Upper Sixth, five people are doing Further Mathematics and in the Lower Sixth, the number is six. Most tend to be scientists, but some might do Economics, and we had students who did Art or Latin.
Is it useful for getting into universities?
If you plan to do Mathematics, or a Mathematical science at Cambridge or Oxford, it is very useful. If you plan to do a similar course at a prestigious university, it is a significant help. It will be some help on most mathematics degree courses, but if you take just ‘A’ Level Mathematics (not Further Mathematics), and do well, you will be able to get on a wide variety of good Mathematics degree courses.
It sounds interesting, but I am not sure I can cope with it. What shall I do?
You are wise to be cautious, but almost everyone who takes it really enjoys it. Ask your current Mathematics teacher for their opinion, and try talking to some of our present Further Mathematics students.
STOP PRESS
From 2004 the regulations and subject content for Further Mathematics are changing significantly. Further details will be available at the Open Evening.
Mathematics |< << UP >> >|
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
i. A grade C is the minimum requirement to start the AS course.
ii. Virtually all our students will have completed the Higher Tier (H) at GCSE, and the majority will have at least a grade B.
COURSE CONTENT
We shall be following the OCR syllabus. The course will be taught, and examined, in modules. Three modules will be covered in the Lower Sixth leading to an AS award, and three more modules in the Upper Sixth for A2. The Lower Sixth modules will be two in Pure Maths, and one in Statistics. The A2 modules will be two more in Pure Maths, and one in Mechanics.
Pure Maths content: algebra, trigonometry, calculus, logs, numerical methods, vectors, co-ordinate geometry.
Statistics content: basic probability and statistics, probability distributions, correlation and regression.
Mechanics content: forces, Newton’s laws, and constant acceleration problems.
N.B. There is no compulsory coursework in this course.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
Module examinations occur in January and in June each year. Each module examination, lasts for 1 hour 30 minutes. A typical pattern for taking the exams, would be:
Date Jan L6 June L6 Jan U6 June U6
Modules Examined 1 AS 2 AS’s 1 A2 2 A2’s
You receive your results several weeks after each examination, so you can track your progress through the course. It is possible to add re-sits to the standard pattern.
STUDENT COMMENTS
One of our recent Upper Sixth students writes:
“I have thoroughly enjoyed the ‘A’ Level course. It has been very interesting and stimulating, and although challenging, I have had much support and encouragement from the Maths Department in developing my mathematical skills. I am now looking forward to studying this subject at university.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Why study A level Maths?
· It is interesting, challenging and rewarding. It teaches you precision and the ability
to think logically.
· It is important in helping you to understand and succeed with other subjects, indeed, it is a compulsory A-level qualification for many degree courses.
· It is widely regarded as a good qualification to have. It could be useful to you throughout your career.
· It is essential if you wish to study Maths at university
What qualities should an A-level Maths student have?
· You must be interested in Mathematics. Do you enjoy algebra and problem solving?
· You must have determination. It is hard, so you will get stuck but you must not give up.
· You must work consistently hard. You have to keep on top of the work on a modular course.
· You must be prepared to ask for help when you need it. Being shy is no excuse!
· You must be organised and responsible about your study. It is your future.
How many people do A-level Maths at Ripon Grammar School?
· There are 43 in the Lower Sixth in three sets.
· About two thirds of our AS students continue to A2 level.
STOP PRESS
The AS and A2 Courses are being revised for teaching from September 2004. At present, only a draft copy of the new scheme is available. More information will be available at the Open Evening.
Physics |< << UP >> >|
The course is entitled “Advancing Physics”. It has been backed by the Institute of Physics and the Oxford and Cambridge Exam Board (OCR.).
It is a modern, forward-looking flexible course with an emphasis on application and with plenty of opportunity for individually focussed work.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
It is assumed that those embarking on the course will have achieved grade C at GCSE level in either Physics or Science (Dual Award). To study ‘A’ Level Maths is a useful but not essential course requirement.
COURSE CONTENT
The course is divided into 9 chapters in each year, grouped in similar themes. A final chapter reviews the whole course.
AS course
Physics in Action:
Communication (1. Imaging, 2. Sensing, 3. Signalling)
Digital imaging, signals and image processing, transmission of data (e.g. fax machines)
Designer Materials (4. Testing materials, 5. Looking inside materials.)
Selecting materials for a job; explaining how materials behave.
Understanding Processes:
Waves and quanta (6. Wave and 7. Quantum behaviour)
The nature of light; quantum behaviour of light; colour and sound.
Space and time (8. Mapping Space and Time, 9. Computing the next move.)
Graphs of speed, velocity and time; falling under gravity; air traffic control.
A2 course
The rise and fall of the clockwork universe
Models and rules (1. Creating models; 2. Out into space, 3. Our place in the universe)
Building computer models; circular motion; gravitational fields; measuring the universe.
Matter in extremes (4, 5. Matter hot and cold)
Kinetic theory of gases; absolute zero; plasma.
Fields and Particle pictures (6. Electromagnetic machines, 7, Charge and field)
Motors, generators and transformers; comparing electric with gravitational fields.
Fundamental particles (8. Probing into matter, 9. Ionising radiation)
Seeing inside atoms; uses of radiation in medicine.
Advances in physics
Case studies in physics, fundamental and applied; how ideas from physics work together.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
Each of the two years work is assessed 70% by modular written tests and 30% by coursework.
Unit
Level
Name
Duration
Mode of assessment
Weighting
Of AS
of A Level
2860
AS
Physics in Action
1hr 30mins
Written examination
35%
16.7%
2861
AS
Understanding Processes
1hr 30mins
Written examination
35%
18.3%
2862
AS
Physics in Practice
Coursework
30%
15.0%
2863
/01
A2
Rise and fall of the clockwork Universe/ Practical Investigation
The rise and fall of the clockwork universe
1hr 15mins
Written examination
9.2%
/02
A2
Practical investigation - coursework
Coursework
7.5%
2864
/01
A2
Field and Particle Pictures/ Research Report
Field and particle pictures
1hr 15mins
Written examination
10.8%
/02
A2
Research and report - coursework
Coursework
7.5%
2865
A2
Advances in Physics
1hr 30mins
Written examination
15.0%
STUDENT COMMENT
“The course is challenging and you are required to do a great deal of self motivated work but this will be beneficial when you go on to study for a degree.”
“The physics course gives a great opportunity for extended writing in the investigation and research projects. This allows you to improve your essay writing skills."
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This new course offers:
· Up to date physics: modern ideas and applications, important trends.
· Help with maths: how to do it and what it means.
· Variety: something for everyone; fundamentals, applications, connections.
· Involvement: you choose the things you study in depth.
· People and ideas: where ideas come from and where they are going.
· Real practical work: learning skills, investigating for yourself.
· Using computers: models, tools and information.
· Physics at work: medical and other applications, jobs physics can lead to.
All of this is supported by an attractive, readable student book; and a student CD-ROM. |
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